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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Bucks snapping Golden State's streak

Published Dec. 14, 2015 6:54 p.m. ET

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Former Milwaukee Bucks center and NBA Hall-Of-Fame big man Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a member of the 1972 Bucks team that snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' 33-game winning streak, which still stands as an NBA record.

Having been a part of one Bucks team to break an incredible, historic winning streak, Abdul-Jabbar was asked to comment on the young Bucks beating the Warriors and what it could mean going forward.

Here's what Abdul-Jabbar told Bucks.com:

"People are asking me to draw parallels between the Bucks stopping the Warriors winning streak because when I was a Buck we stopped the Lakers winning streak. No doubt its an auspicious achievement but my comment is that The Lakers still hold the record for the most consecutive games won in a season. Which means that Golden State still has something to shoot for and the Lakers record of winning 33 games in a row is still in tack for now.

Regarding The Bucks stopping the Warriors, the people of Milwaukee have got to be proud of their young team as they are winning significant games. I am sure that they will cherish this moment for a very long time. The Bucks new ownership is actively trying to take the steps that will enable their team to contend for the title. So speaking as a Milwaukee Buck legend I like seeing such a young team continue to improve. Maybe they will get lucky like the Lakers did when they got Magic or when the Bucks got me. This is the way you make the moves that will eventually gain you a championship. So stay tuned… the NBA season is in full swing and I am sure we are in for a good ride."